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Job Description

Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1199.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers”.

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Tasks for “Software Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA Engineer)”

Provide technical support during software installation or configuration.
Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.
Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
Coordinate user or third party testing.
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance.
Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
Design or develop automated testing tools.
Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Conduct historical analyses of test results.
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.
Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.

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